BALLINASCREEN PARISH - 13 APRIL 2025
- Ballinascreen Parish
- Apr 13
- 7 min read
No. 2067 ~ PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION
PARISH CONTACT DETAILS
Fr. Peter Madden PP VF
31 Sixtowns Road
Telephone: 79628376
Fr Michael McCaul CC
50 Tobermore Road, Desertmartin
Telephone: 79632196
Email: desertmartinparish@gmail.com
PARISH OFFICE
OPENING HOURS: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm.
9 High Street
Phone: (028)79628248
SAFEGUARDING
The Diocesan Designated Liaison Person (DLP) is Marie Gormley. To contact Marie Tel: 07596500793, or Email: mariegormley@derrydiocese.org
SVP HELPLINE
Helpline telephone number: 07710838050
SPERRIN FOODBANK
Tel: 07543420639
BALLINASCREEN COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP
Please click the link https://www.parishofballinascreen.com/ballinascreen-community-support-gro for full details of Ballinascreen Community Support Group.
NOTICES FOR THE BULLETIN
Notices for the Bulletin should be received by 1.00 pm on Wednesday, preferably by email.
SUNDAY VIGIL MASSES
Holy Rosary: 6.00 pm
St Patrick’s, Keenaught: 7.30 pm
SUNDAY MASSES
St Columba’s, Straw: 9.00 am
St Mary’s, Coolcalm: 10.00 am
St Patrick’s, Sixtowns: 11.00 am
St Eugene’s, Moneyneena: 12 noon
MASSES THIS WEEK AND HOLY WEEK CEREMONIES
Monday in Holy Week ~ 14 April
10.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church,
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm.
Tuesday in Holy Week ~ 15 April:
7.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
10.00 am ~ St Eugene’s Moneyneena
7.30 pm ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
Wednesday in Holy Week ~ 16 April:
7.00 am ~ Holy Rosary Church
10.00 am ~ St Eugene’s Moneyneena
7.30 pm ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm.
(NO Mass in St Colm’s High School on Tuesday or Wednesday)
EASTER TRIDUUM
Holy Thursday ~ 17 April
10.00 am ~ Mass of Chrism, St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry. During this Mass the holy Oils used for Baptism and Confirmation, Anointing of the Sick and Ordination will be consecrated (the holy chrism) and blessed. Also, the priests will renew their Ordination promises. It is the only Mass celebrated in the diocese on Holy Thursday morning. Everyone is welcome to attend or to join it via the Cathedral webcam.
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper:
5.00 pm ~ St Eugene’s Moneyneena,
7.30 pm ~ St Mary’s Church Coolcalm
7.30 pm ~ Holy Rosary Church,
Silent Prayer before the Altar of Repose until 9.30 pm in Holy Rosary Church.
Good Friday ~ 18 April - This is a day of Fast and Abstinence
Solemn Liturgy of the Passion and Death of Jesus
3.00 pm ~ Holy Rosary Church,
3.00 pm ~ St Mary’s Church Coolcalm,
7.30 pm ~ St Patrick’s Church Keenaught
Stations of the Cross
7.30 pm ~ St Columba’s Church Straw.
Holy Saturday ~ 19 April
Easter Vigils
7.30 pm ~ Holy Rosary
7.30 pm ~ St Patrick’s Church Keenaught
Easter Sunday ~ 20 April
5.30 am ~ Dawn Mass at Eagle’s Valley
9.00 am ~ St Columba’s Straw
10.00 am ~ St Mary’s Coolcalm
11.00 am ~ St Patrick’s Sixtowns
12 noon ~ St Eugene’s Moneyneena
EASTER DAWN MASS
We will go this Easter Morning to greet the Risen Christ at this Dawn Mass, which will be celebrated in the open air, in Eagle’s Valley, outside Moneyneena on the Feeny Road. Please follow the signs and the stewards who will guide you to designated parking areas. Mass will commence at 5.30 am. All welcome.
ANNUAL HOLY WEEK CONFESSIONS
Service of Reconciliation on Monday 14 April in Holy Rosary Church at 7.30 pm and on Tuesday 15 April at 7.30 pm in St Patrick's Church Keenaught.
Confessions also after both ceremonies on Holy Thursday evening and following the afternoon ceremonies on Good Friday.
On Holy Saturday morning Confessions will be in St Mary’s Church Coolcalm and Holy Rosary Church at 11.00 am.
TRÓCAIRE 2025
Please return your donation for Trócaire’s Lenten Appeal to any of the Services on Holy Thursday, Good Friday or Holy Saturday. Thank you.
DIVINE MERCY NOVENA
Novena commences on Good Friday and concludes on Divine Mercy Sunday April 27 with devotions at 3.00 pm.
DEATH
We extend our prayerful sympathy to the family and relatives of:
Rose Logue, Carnamoney.
ANNIVERSARIES
First Anniversaries:
Teresa McGuigan;
Mary Cushenan.
Anniversaries:
Andrew Church;
Susan Kennedy;
Sean Patrick O'Hagan;
Jane Duffy;
Baby Bonnie McSorley;
Rory O'Kane;
Dan McDonald.
BAPTISMS
We welcome into God’s family through the Sacrament of Baptism:
Deliliah Ann Doyle, Sixtowns Road,
Krystian Uzieblo, The Orchard.
PARISH COLLECTIONS
Priests’ Collection: £2835
Renovation Collection: £2200.
Thank you for your generous support which is greatly appreciated.
EASTER CASH CALL
1st Call ~ £2,000
2nd Call ~ £1,000
3rd Call ~ £500
Winning calls will be made on Easter Sunday between 1.00 pm and 1.30 pm. A random number generator will select the winning numbers. Entries close at 3.00 pm on Saturday 19 April. Only £10 to enter or 3 entries for £20. To enter please contact Patricia Flanagan 07761246061,
Kitty Bradley 07706041022 or call to Parish Office, Heron’s Gift Shop, Devlin’s Shop Moneyneena, Credit Union or scan this QR code.
PARISH MISSION - ANNIVERSARY MASS NOTICE
As the Vincentian Fathers will conduct a Four Day Parish Mission from Thursday 29 May to Sunday 1 June will be NO Parish Anniversary Masses on Friday May 30 or Saturday May 31. Families are asked to choose the weekend before or after and let their Parish Office know in advance.
YOUTH MINISTRY - LENTEN REFLECTION
Derry Diocesan Youth Department, along with young people participating in the Pope John Paul II Award, invite you to a Lenten Reflection with music and prayer, in St Mary's Church, Maghera, on Monday 14 April at 7.00 pm. All welcome. This event will be broadcast live on the Maghera parish webcam.
ST COLM’S HIGH SCHOOL
Students will take up a church door collection this weekend, after all Masses, in aid of the Diocesan Youth Pilgrimages to Lourdes, Rome and Fatima in which they are participating later in the summer.
EASTER MONDAY PILGRIM PATH WALK @ LOUGH DERG
Join the Team at Lough Derg for a guided walk along the ancient Pilgrim Path around Lough Derg on Monday 21 April at 10.30 am. 8 km and 12 km options available. Free event. Booking essential. For more details view www.loughderg.org
MASTERS IN CATHOLIC SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
The Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre, in partnership with St Mary’s University, Twickenham, offers the Masters in Catholic School Leadership. This post graduate degree is dedicated to the professional development and spiritual formation of Catholic school leaders. It is a great opportunity for those currently in leadership roles and those who aspire to, or have an interest in, leadership roles within the Catholic School system. If interested in registering for the Masters in September 2025 or seek more details, please contact the Diocesan Catechetical Centre on 028 71264087 or email tferry@derrydiocese.org
SCOUTS EASTER BAKE SALE
The Scouts are holding their Annual Bake Sale and Fun Easter Activities in the Workspace Community Hub on Saturday 19 April from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm. Come along, buy some Easter treats, meet the Easter Bunny, enjoy making some crafts, face painting and more!
COFFEE MORNING
St Colm’s High School pupils are holding a Coffee Morning from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm in An Ráth Dubh, on Saturday 19 April, to raise money for their Lourdes Pilgrimage. All welcome to enjoy hot drinks and delicious baked goods!
SCAM AWARENESS EVENT
Ballinascreen Credit Union with the Consumer Council invite its members to a FREE information event in The Hub on Wednesday 23 April at 7.30 pm. Learn how to spot common scams and get tips on how to protect your money and personal information from experts. Food and refreshments served after.
DAY TRIP TO DERRY
As part of the BALGLEN project, Ballinascreen Community Forum have organised a free day trip to Derry on Wednesday 14 May from 9.15 am to 6.30 pm. In the morning visiting the Tower Museum and in the afternoon attending the Mayor's Social Tea Dance in Guildhall. All welcome. For more details and to book contact Rosemary on 07748 645007 or email info@cfballinascreen.org
The BALGLEN project is funded by the International Fund for Ireland and the Shared Island Civic Society fund.
GLENSHANE HOUSE
First Aid and Defib Training course starts Monday 28 April from 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm for 4 weeks. Total cost £25 includes registration fees and certificate. To register please phone Mary 02877742494.
FOUND
A sum of money was found at the graveyard gate in Moneyneena. Please contact the Parish Office.
PARISH BAPTISMS 2025
Baptisms: Sundays at 3.00 pm. All bookings to be made please via the Parish Office: Tel.: 028 79628248 or Email: ballinascreenparish@gmail.com
April 27~ St Patrick’s Church Sixtowns
May 4 ~ St Eugene’s Church Moneyneena
May 11 ~ St Columba’s Church Straw
May 25 ~ Holy Rosary Church
June 15 ~ St Patrick’s Church Sixtowns
June 22 ~ St Eugene’s Church Moneyneena
June 29 ~ St Columba’s Church Straw
July 6 ~ Holy Rosary Church
July 13 ~ St Patrick’s Church Sixtowns
July 20 ~ St Eugene’s Church Moneyneena
July 27 ~ St Columba’s Church Straw
August 3 ~ Holy Rosary Church
August 10 ~ St Patrick’s Church Sixtowns
Aug 17 ~ St Eugene’s Church Moneyneena
August 24 ~ St Columba’s Church Straw
August 31 ~ Holy Rosary Church.
BABY MASSAGE CLASSES
New baby massage and reflexology classes will begin in Community Hub on Friday 2 May for four weeks.
DERRY DIOCESAN YOUTH PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA
Young people aged 16 + are invited to join a pilgrimage to Fatima for 4 nights from 14 July - 18 July. This will be a unique experience for young people and an opportunity to engage with their peers from around the world in a faith context. Cost is £700 and there will be a budget plan to help with this. Names and deposit of £100 are required as soon as possible to secure a place. For more details or to book in please Tel.: 028 71264087 or Email: lizzie.rea@derrydiocese.org
PARISH ANNIVERSARY AND MONTH’S MIND MASSES
If you wish to have a deceased loved one prayed for at any Anniversary Friday Mass, you MUST please email their name to Ballinascreen Parish Office by noon on Thursday of the relevant week. Notices for First Anniversary and Month's Mind Masses should be received before the Wednesday of the previous week so that, they may be printed in the Bulletin the weekend before the Anniversary Mass
KNOCKNAGIN HALL
Defibrillator training: Knocknagin Hall Committee has recently purchased a defibrillator, through the Workspace Community Fund, thanks to The Workspace Group. A 1½ hour defibrillator training session has been arranged to help local residents learn how to use it in an emergency. The training will be in the Parochial Hall on Thursday 15 May at 7.30 pm. To book a place please phone 07887614094.
Irish language classes at 7.30 pm on Mondays. The committee appreciates funding from Magherafelt Credit Union.
Chair Exercises: NO classes until Tuesday 29 April at 10.00 am.
Irish Dancing Lessons: Tuesdays at 6.00 pm. Extra class for new beginners at 5.30 pm. To register contact Nicola 07518207458.
Crochet classes: Tuesdays at 7.30 pm.
Céilí Dancing classes for all ages and abilities on Wednesdays at 8.00 pm.
Sarsfield’s Accordion Band
NO Band Practice until Thursday 1 May at 7.30 pm.
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS For those called to serve as priests of the diocese that they will bring their people to honour the Holy Name of Jesus, the name above all names, and "... acclaim Jesus Christ as Lord, to the glory of God the Father." (St Paul, 2nd Reading). |
